what to use to clean trailer

wayne hutton · 03-04-2011, 04:17 PM

hey guys whats the best product to clean and maintain a .050 wall trailer, I read on here sometime back a post giving discriptions of the correct products to use and not to use some stuff, may even damage the finish. I have had problems in the past by steaking the polished stuff in the process of trying to clean the exterior and also the extruded alum floors seem to discolor real easy what should be used on them.

just bought a used ATC 32' and it needs a good overall cleanup just dont want mess up more than i fix.

thanks in advance for your help
wayne hutton

Dion Hildebrandt · 03-04-2011, 04:37 PM

believe it or not ,nothing gets your whites whiter than 'sunlight' powdered laundry soap. We use it as a car wash soap at the body shop and it does a wonderful job on white paint jobs on fleet trucks which are used in the fields. it does not damage the finish as long as proper washing techniques are used.

Robbie Draughon · 03-04-2011, 05:18 PM

Jax Wax citrus cleaner. It's the best thing I've ever seen for making a trailer look like new.

Tom Goldman · 03-04-2011, 05:32 PM

Don't use any products using butyl esters such as Spray9 or Greased Lightning . They will streak and discolor the panels.
Strong laundry detergent and elbow grease work best.
Dions' correct ,It really works well for body work,strips wax and silicone right off!
Dave Riberio had a product he was selling , RV5000 ? I think.
That worked really well.

Ed Fernandez · 03-04-2011, 05:41 PM

Simple Green and about 5 illegal aliens should do the trick.:>):>)

Kenny Wigington · 03-04-2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

Don't use any products using butyl esters such as Spray9 or Greased Lightning . They will streak and discolor the panels.
Strong laundry detergent and elbow grease work best.
Dions' correct ,It really works well for body work,strips wax and silicone right off!
Dave Riberio had a product he was selling , RV5000 ? I think.
That worked really well.

Dave had RV455. It did work pretty good too.

Joe Hertline · 03-04-2011, 06:45 PM

Stay away from "Black Streak Removers". They do a heckuva job of taking away black streaks, but they leave "White Streaks" if you're not careful.

Scotchbrite works well on the aluminum floor...all you need is a case of that, a sanding block, and a free weekend. After that initial scrub, there are aluminum waxes that make it easier to restore the shine - make sure you wipe up any water or fluid that might hit the floor and it'll last for a while.

FED 387 · 03-04-2011, 07:51 PM

Ditto on Simple Green do it in the shade and start at the top and work your way down---Get it at Wal mart for about $8 a gallon--its cheap and effective & it works well

Dave Ribeiro · 03-04-2011, 07:59 PM

Wayne..... You have a PM.

dbochan · 03-04-2011, 09:11 PM

Use RV455 to remove tough black streaks and grime. I was sceptical until i used it and It removed black streaks from a trailer that was sitting and not washed for 6 years by just spraying on and wiping off. It strips off the black streaks as well as any wax, so you must wax it right after cleaning.

03-04-2011, 04:17 PM	#1
wayne hutton Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what to use to clean trailer hey guys whats the best product to clean and maintain a .050 wall trailer, I read on here sometime back a post giving discriptions of the correct products to use and not to use some stuff, may even damage the finish. I have had problems in the past by steaking the polished stuff in the process of trying to clean the exterior and also the extruded alum floors seem to discolor real easy what should be used on them. just bought a used ATC 32' and it needs a good overall cleanup just dont want mess up more than i fix. thanks in advance for your help wayne hutton

03-04-2011, 04:37 PM	#2
Dion Hildebrandt Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 383 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer believe it or not ,nothing gets your whites whiter than 'sunlight' powdered laundry soap. We use it as a car wash soap at the body shop and it does a wonderful job on white paint jobs on fleet trucks which are used in the fields. it does not damage the finish as long as proper washing techniques are used. __________________ Dion Hildebrandt 6009 STK H/SA

03-04-2011, 05:18 PM	#3
Robbie Draughon Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 76 Likes: 14 Liked 28 Times in 4 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Jax Wax citrus cleaner. It's the best thing I've ever seen for making a trailer look like new. __________________ SS/AM 2917

03-04-2011, 05:32 PM	#4
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,468 Likes: 873 Liked 838 Times in 232 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Don't use any products using butyl esters such as Spray9 or Greased Lightning . They will streak and discolor the panels. Strong laundry detergent and elbow grease work best. Dions' correct ,It really works well for body work,strips wax and silicone right off! Dave Riberio had a product he was selling , RV5000 ? I think. That worked really well. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK Last edited by Tom Goldman; 03-04-2011 at 05:35 PM.

03-04-2011, 05:41 PM	#5
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Simple Green and about 5 illegal aliens should do the trick.:>):>) __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

03-04-2011, 06:45 PM	#7
Joe Hertline Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Marcy, NY Posts: 57 Likes: 16 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Stay away from "Black Streak Removers". They do a heckuva job of taking away black streaks, but they leave "White Streaks" if you're not careful. Scotchbrite works well on the aluminum floor...all you need is a case of that, a sanding block, and a free weekend. After that initial scrub, there are aluminum waxes that make it easier to restore the shine - make sure you wipe up any water or fluid that might hit the floor and it'll last for a while. __________________ Joe Hertline 1318 SS/FA

03-04-2011, 07:51 PM	#8
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,399 Likes: 482 Liked 320 Times in 172 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Ditto on Simple Green do it in the shade and start at the top and work your way down---Get it at Wal mart for about $8 a gallon--its cheap and effective & it works well

03-04-2011, 07:59 PM	#9
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Wayne..... You have a PM. __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK Last edited by Dave Ribeiro; 05-17-2011 at 10:47 PM.

03-04-2011, 09:11 PM	#10
dbochan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: East Hampton, CT Posts: 15 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Use RV455 to remove tough black streaks and grime. I was sceptical until i used it and It removed black streaks from a trailer that was sitting and not washed for 6 years by just spraying on and wiping off. It strips off the black streaks as well as any wax, so you must wax it right after cleaning.